Welcome to our final newsletter for 2002. Its been a year since we arrived to Ballarat and Nordic. Looking back it has been a year of changes and challenges, but we have survived and are definitely better for it. 

We are loving the quiet of the country side, still get excited when we see a bunny, stop to watch the wild ducks in our dam and stare back at our farmers sheep. 

At home our garden is overgrown, there are marks on the walls, the furniture does not match, and the carpet doesn’t look too flash, but we are happy and working hard towards contentment and quality of life.

At Nordic we are now fully accredited with most health funds, we are Medibank’s members choice providers, Workcover providers and are also accredited at St John Of God hospital to provide massage services.

We hope to continue to provide friendly service with an emphasis on providing life skills in moving from health to well being in all our clients. 

Health to us is more than just the absence of disease, it is when the person is healthy in body, mind and feels empowered within oneself. We at Nordic are always open to suggestions, ideas and constructive criticism to improve our services, so feel free to contribute.

Summer is here, and it’s a crazy time of year, with a festive spirit in the air. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Xmas and a very happy New Year with good health and good fortune for 2003. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

Dale & Jacqui

How to Stretch Stretching should be done slowly without bouncing. Stretch to where you feel a slight, easy stretch.

Start with head in a comfortable, aligned position. Slowly tilt head to left side to stretch muscles on side of the neck.

Hold stretch for 10-20 seconds. Feel a good, even stretch. Do not overstretch. Then tilt head to right side & stretch. Do 2-3 times to each side.

Gently tilt head forward to stretch the back of the neck. Hold for 5-10 seconds. Repeat 3-5 times. Hold only tensions that feel good. Do not stretch to the point of pain.

Hold your left arm just above the elbow with the right hand. Now gently pull elbow toward opposite shoulder as you look over your left shoulder. Hold stretch for 15-20 seconds. Do both sides

Breakfast Ideas

Fresh seasonal fruit with non sweetened Yogurt.

Raw muesli with unprocessed grains, nuts, seeds with skim/soy milk or yogurt.

Whole grain toast with a choice of poached/boiled egg, baked beans, ricotta cheese, sardines, nut butters
(peanut/almond/cashew/tahini/ hommous).

Cooked cereals e.g. porridge, brown rice, polenta with banana, stewed fruit.

Smoothies / juices made with fruit, soy milk or yogurt with nuts & lecithin.

l Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is enlargement of the prostate and is known as prostatitis.

l Prostate cancer.

Signs & Symptoms of BPH

1. Increased frequency of urination, yet difficulty in passing urine.

2. Reduced force of urine stream

3. Feeling of incomplete urination

4. Experience bed wetting, some pain or discomfort of the prostatic area.

5. Impotence.

If experiencing more than 2 of the above signs or symptoms, then further investigation is warranted.

Tests

The medical test is to check for blood PSA (Prostate specific Antigen) levels, where elevated levels of the enzymes are indicative of prostatic disease. The reference intervals are < 4µg/L. The test is the first method of screening for prostate problems, and is used for assessing progress of disease rather than diagnosis. Inaccurate results do occur and often a further test is required.

Naturopathic strategies that benefit and reduce the risk of prostate problems –

Multi Vitamins has been used successfully to treat male sexual disorders. It is required for various functions of the body – energy, enzymes, cell multiplication, immune system, etc.

Zinc is found in large quantities in the prostate gland where it has a functional role. It aids in the conversion of EFA to prostaglandins, which reduce the risk inflammation or enlargement of the prostate. Zinc reduces the conversion of testosterone to DHT that contributes to prostatic problems.

EFA reduce inflammation and enlargement of the prostate. EFA convert to prostaglandins, which inhibit excess testosterone from binding inappropriately to the prostate gland.

Lycopene exerts an anti cancer effect on the prostate gland by its strong anti oxidant effect. Sources include tomato pastes and sauces.

Soy phytoestrogens are isoflavone chemicals found in legumes. Phytoestrogens offer protection against excess of hormones in the body.

Grape seeds are bioflavanoids and an excellent source of substance known as pycnogenols which potentiate the effects of vitamin C a strong antioxidant. It also helps to detoxify cancer causing substances, enhance antibody and white blood cell activities, enhances anti inflammatory prostaglandins , boosts immunity to help combat cancerous cell.

Herbs like Saw palmetto and Urtica urens also inhibit DHT and benefit the prostate gland.

Organic fruit and vegetables do not contain oestrogenic pesticides that the chemically treated produce does and this reduces the exposure to xenoestrogens that play havoc with hormonal balance.

Reduction in alcohol especially beer, cigarettes etc further reduce the risk of prostate disorders.

Naturopathy - Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Massage, Iridology, Counselling, Stress management

Helping in the treatment of ailments such as anxiety, depression,asthma, stress, headaches, womens problems (PMT, Menopause), Mens problems (Prostate), digestive problems, bowel problems, immune deficiencies, etc.

Welcoming 2003

May God hold you in the palm of His hand and Angels watch over you.

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